Manny Machado's 3-run homer capped a wild 7th-inning rally as the San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 7-6 on July 30, 2025. Read how they won their 4th straight.
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For six innings, it felt like one of those frustrating nights. But in baseball, and especially for these 2025 San Diego Padres, everything can change in a flash. A five-run explosion in the bottom of the seventh inning, punctuated by a towering three-run homer from Manny Machado, turned the tide in dramatic fashion, propelling the Padres to a 7-6 nail-biter victory over the New York Mets and extending their winning streak to four games.
Manny Machado's 20th home run of the season was a three-run blast that turned a one-run lead into a four-run cushion, proving to be the decisive blow.
The Friars entered the bottom of the seventh trailing and searching for a spark. They found it. Catcher Elias Díaz, whose one-year deal continues to look like one of the shrewdest moves of the offseason, came through with a clutch two-run double to seize the lead. But the fireworks were just getting started. Two batters later, Manny Machado stepped up and did what he does best, launching his 20th home run of the season into the left-field seats. The three-run shot sent Petco Park into a frenzy and gave the Padres what felt like a comfortable 7-1 lead. It was a masterclass in clutch hitting that single-handedly flipped the script.
While the seventh-inning heroics stole the show, Xander Bogaerts was the model of consistency all night long. The shortstop was a force at the top of the lineup, going 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored, and an RBI. His steady presence was instrumental in keeping the pressure on the Mets' pitching staff and setting the stage for the later rally. It was a classic Bogaerts performance, reminding everyone of the depth this lineup possesses.
The Mets didn't go quietly, mounting a furious comeback that made the final innings far more stressful than anyone anticipated. But the Padres' bullpen, though it bent, did not break, ultimately slamming the door to secure the 7-6 win. The victory improves the Padres' record to 59-49 and, more importantly, keeps them within striking distance of the division-leading Dodgers, still four games back. With the team playing its best baseball of the month, every win feels magnified in the tight NL West race.
Four straight wins have injected a serious dose of momentum into this Padres team. They are finding ways to win, getting contributions from across the roster, and keeping the pressure on their rivals. As the calendar flips to August and the trade deadline looms, the question now is whether the front office will add another piece to this puzzle. For now, fans can celebrate a thrilling comeback win and a team that looks ready for the stretch run.
